FAQs

Find answers to common queries about BLH Computers’ services and certifications.

  • CRT televisions and monitors contain leaded glass, cadmium, phosphorous, and other harmful materials.
  • LCD (flat screen) TVs and monitors contain mercury.
  • Unlike other recyclable items, TVs and Monitors need to be carefully taken apart to separate the different components like glass, plastics, and circuitry, which requires specialized labor and equipment.
  • While some valuable metals can be recovered from TVs and Monitors, the amount is often not enough to cover the entire recycling cost, especially for older models.
  • Recycling facilities must adhere to strict environmental regulations, adding to the expense of properly disposing of electronic waste.

While we do not accept microwaves and other kitchen/bathroom appliances, Mervis Recycling here in Springfield, Illinois should be able to meet your needs.

We offer comprehensive electronic recycling solutions to responsibly manage electronic waste. Check out our Recycling page for more information.

Yes, we are both NAID and E-Stewards certified for environmentally responsible electronic waste management. Anything we recycle with potential data is sanitized and destroyed. We offer varying levels of certification of destruction upon request. Certifications can be viewed here.

Yes, we specialize in computer repairs to ensure your devices are functioning optimally. Check out our Repair Services page.

No, we do not repair televisions. We would recommend checking out Great Western Team Service or Beatty Televisual. Both are located on Wabash Ave.

We offer some console repairs depending on the system. We do not offer any repair for XBox consoles. We can do HDMI replacements on non-mini Playstation consoles. We cannot repair USB charge ports in the Nintendo Switch. For everything else, please contact your nearest store.

We always recommend you keep your own backup’s up to date. However, we provide varying levels of data recovery and backup depending on your needs. Contact your nearest store for more information.

Our usual turn around time is two business days. You can check your claim ticket for an approximate time and date of completion. We will contact you as soon as your repair is completed.

We have a store located in Jacksonville, Illinois, not Jacksonville, Florida. We are sadly no where near the beach, though we’d like to be.